MilHousing Nation

Episode 52: Pursuing Higher Education as a Milspouse

Marla is a military spouse, as well as a mother, writer and founder of the Bautista Project. She knows about what it is like to lose yourself in being a military spouse, and the struggle of pursuing a higher education degree while supporting your military spouse and family. She joins us to give insight on how important higher education is to a military spouse, as well as the tools to get back into higher education, even if you’ve been out of school for a long time. Connect with Marla: http://www.thebautistaproject.com/ | https://www.marlabautista.com/ Listen on iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/MilHousingPodcast

Episode 51: Navigating Military Transition

MJ is a military spouse, as well as had a career helping military families. She knows about what it is like to have a spouse retire and how much your family life can change because of that. MJ shares common misconceptions about military life, and what life is really like for a military spouse before, during and after military service. She also gives insight having a well thought out transition plan for leaving the military, and how to begin that process of creating a plan for your family. She encourages military spouses to talk early, and talk often. Connect with MJ: https://www.facebook.com/MJ.Boice143 Listen on iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/MilHousingPodcast

Episode 50: Overcoming Employment Challenges

Elizabeth Ann Castro has had a lifetime of service to others and it has grounded her through exposure to many different walks of life, innovative ideas and a global perspective. She is a breast cancer survivor, leader and an avid reader, as well as the 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Camp Courtney Spouse of the Year®. Elizabeth shares her tips about finding or keeping your employment despite military moves overseas, as well as the struggles that many people face trying to finish their education when they PCS. She also gives insight on military living overseas, and the barriers that come with employment. Connect with Elizabeth: ElizabethCastroAFIMSOY2019@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/pg/ElizabethCastro2019MSOY/ Listen on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/milho…d1380968002?mt=2

Episode 49: Healing Military Families

Ingrid Huffman, a human Kintsukuroi art vessel, and multi-dimensional wellness practitioner understands military service, and how it can affect the individual as well as the family. She has served her country twice over, and now created her own business, Blue Winds Dancing Sanctuary to help other military individuals and families heal from PTSD in a spiritual way. Ingrid shares her tips on how you support your active duty or retired loved on through the healing process. Connect with Ingrid: bluewindsdancing3@gmail.com | http://bluewindsdancing.org/ Listen on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/milho…d1380968002?mt=2

Episode 48: Taking Control of Your Career

Ashley Metesh-McCoy faced her share of career issues while being a military spouse, and took her career into her own hands to open her own travel consulting business. Ashley shares her tips on how you can take control of your career. Connect with Ashley: https://www.kinshipvacations.com/ Listen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/milhousing-nation/id1380968002?mt=2

Episode 47: Finding Your Spark

Armed Forces Insurances' 2017 Spouse of the Year Brittany Boccher shares with Lindsey her journey as a MSOY and her passion that emerged from her journey: Finding Your Spark. Connect with Brittany on Facebook: www.facebook.com/discoveringyourspark LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyboccher/

Episode 46: Whole Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself and Taking Care of Your Family

This week, Ashley sits down with AdvoCare International rep Ashley Peebles. Ashley shares steps for military spouses to take care of themselves, and in turn be able to care better for their families. Connect with Ashley- www.maxlife.coach Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/ashley.peebles.12

Episode 45: Wellness for Military Spouses

This week, Lindsey sits down with milspouse and Executive Director of In-Dependent, Evie King. Through In-Dependent, Evie works to make wellness accessible to military spouses to connect for opportunities for friendship, accountability, and inspiration. Evie shares her insight on the way military spouses can take care of themselves to better take care of their families. In-Dependent is holding their annual Wellness Summit March 4-9, 2019. To sign up and register, visit www.in-dependent.org.

Episode 44: What I Wish I Knew Before I PCS’ed to Hawaii

Coast Guard Military Spouse of the Year Stacy Bilodeau shares her tips and tricks that you need to know before you make the move to the big island!

Episode 43: What I Wish I Knew Before I PCS’ed to Fort Stewart

AFI Fort Stewart Military Spouse of the Year Anna Hagerty sits down with host Lindsey Litton to share what you need to know before you PCS to Fort Stewart.